12802 Queensbury Ln, Houston, TX {MAP}
  
 
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Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and lyrics by Carol Hall
Directed by Bobby Linhart
Music Directed by Claudia Dyle

Melvin P. Thorpe begins a t.v. crusade to shutter The Chicken Ranch, Texas's most famous brothel. Proprietor Miss Mona Stangley must protect her girls, and her fine upstanding patrons in this Tony-nominated musical romp!
  • - CERWINSKE STAGE PRODUCTION -
  • Fridays and Saturdays
  • JULY 10 - 25, 2009 at 8pm
  • MATINEE: Sunday, JULY 12 & 19 at 2pm
  • Thursday, JULY 16 & 23 at 7:30pm
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
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Join us for a reception honoring Marvin Zindler on July 18!
On the evening of July 18, 2009, we will dedicate our performance of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas to the Marvin Zindler. It is the first local revival of the classic musical since the death of Mr. Zindler, who inspired the award winning show and movie. Zindler was a Houston institution for more than 30 years on local television as a pioneer of consumer reporting. Members of his immediate and extended family will be in attendance for a special reception!
posted: Sat 06/29/09 by: CPHWeb
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Country Playhouse Proudly Announces its 2009-2010 Season. Become a Season Ticket Holder Today!
Country Playhouse opens its 53rd Season in July with "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". This season is full of works by award-winning playwrights and includes well-known classics, like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, as well as new classics, like Jonathan Larson's blockbuster Broadway hit, RENT. We also return with our exciting Special Events - new works showcases, experiemental theatre, and our murder mystery.

Becoming A Season Ticket Holder Just Became Easier - Now Online!
Our theatre is staffed by volunteers who work very hard to bring you these wonderful shows. Becoming a Season Ticket holder not only gives you benefits, but also supports all of the volunteers who put in so much work and allows us to continue our theatrical mission. View Season Ticket Packages and benefits here... more...

If you are not comfortable ordering tickets online, please print out our SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM and mail it with your payment. Instructions are contained on the form. You may also complete your order by calling our box office.
posted: Sat 06/05/09 by: CPHWeb
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Be A Director in Our 2010-2011 Season!
We are looking for motivated directors who have a passion for a specific production. From June 1 - August 1, we will be accepting submissions for our 2010-2011 season. Find out more under "Get Involved > Director Application". more...
posted: Sat 06/05/09 by: CPHWeb
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Auditions announced for Scriptwriters/Houston's 10by10
Auditions for this year's 10by10 showcase will be held on June 20, 2009. more...
posted: Sat 06/05/09 by: CPHWeb
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Calling all volunteers! Come be a part of our team!
Looking to land a role in a future production and want to introduce yourself? Volunteering to be a part of a production team is often the best way to do that.
Would you like to increase your skill set? Learn the art of costuming. Gain management skills by learning how to stage manage one our productions. Learn about lighting and sound design. These are some of the many ways you can help us make our productions better and better by being part of our team. more...
posted: Sat 06/05/09 by: CPHWeb
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Our May-June 2009 Newsletter has been posted. Click the "NEWSLETTER" link at the left to read the latest news.
posted: Sat 06/04/09 by: NewsMuse
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We Recognize Penny Corden's Many Contributions to the Playhouse
Penny Corden retired this year as Artistic Director of our Black Box theatre, passing the reins on to O'Dell Hutchison. The Black Box began as a secondary rehearsal space that hosted an occasional production. Under Penny's direction, Country Playhouse began offering a full slate of modern productions under the Black Box Productions banner.

posted: Sat 8/24/08 by: CPHWeb
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Rest Assured: Online tickets are fast, easy, and secure.
All of our ticket orders are processed identically, whether taken via phone by a box office operator or entered in our online box office. The orders are processed over an extremely secure, highly encrypted internet connection, which is actually safer than handing your card to a waiter at a restaurant (something most of us do without thinking twice). You can read more at the following links:
posted: Sat 4/5/08 by: CPHWeb
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Country Playhouse is a 501c3 non-profit organization overseen by a [Board of Directors]

Country Playhouse is supported in part by generous grants from:
Houston Endowment Inc.
Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
The Salners Family Foundation
Texas Commission on the Arts
City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance